ewe

UK
/juː/
US
/juː/

Translations

ewenoun
ewes
pl
UK
/juː/
US
/juː/
The farmer separated the ewe from the rest of the flock to ensure she received special care during lambing season.
L’éleveur a séparé la brebis du reste du troupeau afin qu’elle reçoive des soins particuliers pendant la saison des agnelages.
Synonyms
female sheep
eweadjective
UK
/juː/
US
/ju/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to female sheep (e.g., "ewe milk").
ovinSe dit surtout de produits ou de lait provenant de la brebis.
The cheese is made from ewe milk.
Ce fromage est fabriqué à partir de lait ovin.

Definitions

ewenoun
A female sheep, especially when fully mature.
The farmer separated the ewe from the rest of the flock to ensure she received special care during lambing season.
eweadjective
Relating to, derived from, or made using a female sheep.
The cheese is made from ewe milk.